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Simon Bains
@simonjbains.bsky.social
University Librarian, University of Aberdeen
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/simon.bains
Open research, digital preservation, library spaces, running.
REF2029 People Culture & Environment pilot panel member
Views my own, and often of nice sunrises/sunsets
At the #TallShips event in #Aberdeen, where the weather could be better but we are all making the best of it, especially the seagulls.
July 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Last week @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social hosted @scurlscottish.bsky.social #SCURL2025 in @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social - I've never seen a happier group of conference delegates!
June 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Heading to Dundee to join a panel with @scurlscottish.bsky.social colleagues at #cilips25. I never tire of the view along the Scottish east coast, though many folk clearly aren’t ready for Monday morning and are napping with their window blinds down.
@cilipscotland.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The view from @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social this afternoon during a short shower. At least one of the ends appeared to be on campus. Goodness knows we could do with a pot of gold just now.
May 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Change of scenery and sector for me today, as I get trained in how to be a scottishlibraries.org public library peer assessor, here at the AK Bell Library in Perth.
April 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Just found time to put it on ☺️
April 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I see Tesco is using apostrophes to reinforce its status as a serious grocer.
April 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The sky is gorgeously blue in Aberdeen this morning, though I’ll just have to imagine the warm temperatures being forecast elsewhere. Felt almost autumnal first thing.
April 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
It’s day three of #RLUK25. Anticipating our levels of fatigue at this point, these were on offer at the break to keep us all focused.
March 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Reflecting on how the #RLUK25 conference venue is the giraffe taller cousin of the @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social zebra-like Sir Duncan Rice Library (and how both Aberdeen and Liverpool have an endlessly sunny climate…)
March 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This doodle from St Andrews attracted some knowing laughter from an audience very familiar with well-meaning donors.
Fascinating to hear experiments with AI to assess donations, with mixed success. #RLUK25
March 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
In Liverpool for #RLUK25 this week, and had time this morning to enjoy the sights in the sunshine. Only one of these fab five is a conference delegate.
March 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
If participation in the sabbatical officer elections is low this year, it won’t be for want of trying by @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social Students Union…
March 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A glorious morning @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social with @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social bathed in orange.
February 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I’ve only just discovered this recent sad news. I can’t think of anyone else who has made management and leadership so readable. His books have come with me to all my workplaces.
February 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
It was a delight and a relief to be back in the building today after three days of closure, and to be greeted by this sunrise! 🌅
January 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Looking forward to ‘dot watching’ those amazing people doing the brutal 268 mile winter #spinerace starting this Sunday.
And I’ll be disappointed if these two aren’t supporting each other along the way…
January 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My first @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social of 2025. An impressive sunrise, though it was wise to look mainly at the ground when walking in this morning. ❄️⛸️
January 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It’s not always glorious here, but it _is_ atmospheric when it’s like this. As long as you’re not in it. Cold, wet, and a bit wild out there.
December 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM
This afternoon’s @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social sunset comes with added seagull at no extra charge.
December 13, 2024 at 3:34 PM
In my spare time I act as the @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social tourist board 😉 Another beautiful morning here.
December 12, 2024 at 9:19 AM
How’s your sunset over there, @rgulibrary.bsky.social ?
It’s looking pretty darn impressive over here 🌅
December 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Delighted to say that my tree is upright 😂 Or it was when I left this morning anyway… 🤞
December 9, 2024 at 11:11 AM
This is a shame. I was due to be a volunteer timekeeper today, and was kinda looking forward to the challenge! 🌧️💨⏱️
December 7, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Today’s blue sky on BlueSky good morning message from @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social is of the outside of my Library. It’s turning into another lovely day here.
December 5, 2024 at 9:47 AM